Hydrological problems and solutions of a small island state in warm humid regions: case of Singapore
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loginSingapore is a small island state very near the equator (approximate longitude 104°E, latitude 1°N. The area of its main island where over three million people live is around 600 km2. Its climate throughout its space and time is warm and humid. Singapore, with its per capita GDP of over US$12 000 is cited as an example of rapid economic development and prosperity which also implies accelerated pace of urbanization and industrialization. This development accompanies a myriad of hydrological problems including; (a) availability of fresh water for a population which is growing in number as well as material affluence, (b) disposal of storm water to prevent flooding, and, (c) disposal of waste to prevent pollution of (fresh) water bodies. This paper highlights these hydrological problems and summarizes the solutions that have successfully been implemented.
